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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1931

Page

8

Ambiguous Broadway Night Stages Special at Race Aid

A garbled review outlines a grand spectacle stretching across Broadway with Miller and Willer as central figures. It notes a special Saturday event featuring racing and national tribute moments, with emcees and performances shaping a large theatrical charity night.

Sally Satin Jae Sonderial Eneer Rotary Mlasiiqae Miller Aleamm Ste F Arowen Ford Strela Rene Inchuties Lane MB. Warner Mutalie Merhead Jone Wists Dureed Brett the Fipeo Wittek Iiys

Palace Showings Amid Street Noise and Mixed Messages

Readable fragments mention afternoon and night shows at a local palace theater and unexpected chatter about schedules and performers. The garbled OCR hints at a bustling arts scene with uncertain timing and varied acts in a historic venue.

Saturday Night Dance at Aquatic Hall Covered

Event in West oil style features a dance contest with a prize for best couple. Judges will award the prize for performance and attire. Attendance includes a supper, music by MC Me Dow Hermes, and a local Euchre game under supervision at Mr A Lardan.

Comey Hermes A Lardan

Miniature Golf Competition Announces Major Support

Trac. announces invitation to miniature golf competition with extended play and large easl ies rewards. Company emphasizes substantial funding and support for players while inviting gentlemen to participate.

Vive Eoraiberes Company

Open Air Golf Event Proves Entertaining at Venue

The article describes a Thursday February 28 golf event with first heats on Wednesday February 24. It notes seven pounds in prize money, open competition except for Trocadero-connected players, and cheaper charges during Way Semsomy for practice. Specials include special prizes tonight and a focus on foursome heats starting eight. New hazards, sticks, and steps arriving for tonight's play.

Keeley

Shearing Trouble Sparks Queensland Union Bid

The president of the United Graziers Association of Queensland Mr William Kent warned that Queensland shearers risk losing earnings as New South Wales and Southern riders take over shearing with the Graziers Cooperative Shearing Company. He noted about 206 men were deployed to start jobs in Gordon Dewi Woliang Northampton and other sheds, with earnings mainly going to NSW and Victoria, a loss for Queensland workers and local merchants. Kent urged unity and arbitration, accusing Queensland shearers of not supporting their union and the arbitration principle.

United Grocers” Association of Queensland Willae Kent Rerk United Graziers Giroperative Shearing Company Graziers Aring Company New South Wales Mae Ae Int Oat Ig Kent United Graziers’ Association Angellala Downs Barrington Weela~mura Rickatoox Meteor Downs Queensland Victoria Queens Brisbane Rockhampton South Cramer

Figures The New Lanative Pushed In Queensland Market

Newcomer Figures Curative Fig Tablets gain quick traction in Queensland. Market acceptance stems from easy dosing for children as a candy like tablet. Tablets claim purity from fig syrup, gentle action, and no harsh side effects. Manufacturers cite testimonials supporting constipation relief and safe use.

Queensland Etaetic Sapperes Hom Comet

Severe weather and arrivals mark Cooktown report

Weather at Cooktown reports hail the size of marbles and extreme heat on Friday. Smoke is evident and several arrivals and departures are noted, including Mr Georg Hetaay who collapsed and died during a burial in Charlotte Street. he was 73 and had lived in Cooktown over 40 years. He leaves a widow and three grown children.

Cooktown Geone Hetaay Charlotte-street Elliott Shire Qfice Messrs C Marrinan Ale Fom. Berry Derrick K Meitateh Ho Webb J. Achwell D. Ryan C Summertayes J Souter Bwin Pesent A. R. Meldrum Chairswan Hill Street Court House Hotel

Cooktown Amateur Hack Club meeting and town council notes

A Cooktown meeting of the Amateur Hack Club committee discussed press access, member vacancies, prize fund increases, and medical expenses for an accident. Separate council minutes reviewed road repairs, street works, street registrations, and town finances amid a mood of economic strain and hopes for gold revival.

Local Notices From Cairns Station and City Hall

The report notes LB Bryant plans an extended holiday near Pont Otter Haat and a mail train from Card has departed after months of posting. Alderman V H Jensen was sworn in as Justice of the Peace before A A H O Kelly. Land Commissioner Miller visited Innis and presided over the Land Court session. Calder, ill, resuming studies at Scott's College and to depart for Sydney by train tomorrow.

Ras Pont Otter Haat Bryant Cais Uy V. H. Jensen Innis Land Court Hmeh Calder Cairns Scott’s College Sydney Uior

Final conference of the Queensland Women's Association

A regional meeting will be held at Teowromta from March 9 to March 13. The Northern district is expected to be represented.

Queensland Teowromta

Cairns Rowing Club Dance March 7 at Aquatic Hall

The Cairns Rowing Club will host a dance on Saturday March 7 at Aquatic Hall. The programme includes a Wallet Competition with a prize of three lines.

Cairns Rowing Club

Excursions to Turtle Bay and Greene Island

Weather permitting, Merida sails Sunday from Cairns at 7 am to Port Douglas and Cooktown. The motor vessel Merinda operates weekly, with departures from Cairns Monday at 7 am, Port Douglas 1 43 am, Cooktown 5 30 pm, and returns via Port Douglas on Wednesday and Friday, connecting with Mossman trains.

Merida Port Douglas Cooktown Merinda

Duchies Family Biscuit Lesson Turns to Family Tales

A humorous home scene shows Duchies family quirks as Dick defies politeness by sharing biscuits, prompting a teaching moment from father. The dialogue shifts to a boastful exchange about an ancestor and a boast of wealth earned from fear, revealing local humor and gossip.

How to Avoid Indigestion and Pain After Meals

Digestive troubles stem from excess acid. taking Rssulated TM Magnesia in water after eating neutralises acid and aids normal digestion. Peers chemist sells Bistwraged Magnesia and following the directions should relieve pain without advancing prices.

Sis Rece Frecon

Wet Weather Go Lashes and Rain Gear at Sale Prices

Rainy season bargains dominate the sale with Ladies Go Lashes at 4/6 to 5/11 and rubber knee roots from 15/11 pairs. Men’s and boys’ umbrellas in 7/11 to 16/11 ranges with 27 inch and 30 inch frames. Durable boots and go lothes offered with heavy quality and rolled edges, Dunlop-Perdriau made. All sizes noted, limited stock in Canadian make rubbers.

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